Neville Staple has led tributes to his The Specials bandmate Terry Hall following Hall's death at the age of 63. The singer-songwriter rose to fame as part of the band, who were pioneers of the ska scene in the UK. Hall's death was announced via the band's official Twitter account on Monday.
"This has hit me hard," Staple wrote on Twitter, adding: "We knew Terry had been unwell but didn't realise how serious until recently. We had only just confirmed some 2023 joint music agreements together. In the music World, people have many ups and downs, but I will hang onto the great memories of Terry and I, making history fronting The Specials and Fun Boy three together. Rest easy Terry Hall."
Jane Wiedlin, guitarist and co-founder of The Go-Go's, who co-wrote the band's breakout hit Our Lips Are Sealed with Hall, joined Staple in mourning his death.
